The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, on Tuesday sworn-in Professor Rahmon Tella as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Òyó State.
The event was characterized by a profound sense of solemnity and purpose, set by the commanding yet dignified presence of Chairman Amupitan. In his opening remarks, he was hailed as the architect of a renewed INEC, whose unwavering commitment to principle and punctuality is setting a new standard for the nation’s democratic institutions.
Administering the oath, Professor Amupitan framed the moment with gravitas, stating, “An occasion of an oath-taking is a solemn occasion. It is an occasion that calls to duty.” He articulated the immense trust bestowed upon the commissioner, whose redeployment places him once again at the forefront of Nigeria’s democratic journey in Oyo State.
In a keynote address that resonated with moral clarity and vision, Chairman Amupitan delivered a powerful charge, declaring that INEC’s mission under his watch transcends regulatory duty, representing a sacred “moral and legal duty” to the Nigerian people.
“I admonish you that the integrity of our election is not negotiable,” he stated firmly, setting the uncompromising tone that has become the hallmark of his tenure.
“You must uphold the highest standard of professionalism and integrity in every action you take… Any compromise on our values or our procedures shall not be tolerated.”
